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A birthday often prompts people to look back to the past, but it also can provide the impetus to look ahead. Orlando Magic big man Kyle O'Quinn turned 25 on Thursday, and if he spent any time looking ahead, he likely found that his future lacked a clear focus. The 6-foot-10 big man is on track to become a free agent in July — an unrestricted free agent if the Magic don't make a $1.2 million qualifying offer in June or a restricted free agent if the Magic make the qualifying offer. O'Quinn entered the season solidly ensconced in the Magic's playing rotation, but his playing time has evaporated lately. He has appeared in eight of the Magic's last 16 games...

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